American Red Raspberry

(Rubus strigosus)

American Red Raspberry (Rubus strigosus)

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Summary

Rubus strigosus, commonly known as American Red Raspberry, is a semi-deciduous subshrub native to various habitats including open woodlands, forest edges, and clearings across the Northeastern United States, Intermountain West, and much of Canada. It typically grows to a height of 3-6 feet (0.9-1.8 meters) and can spread 6-12 feet (1.8-3.7 meters) wide. The plant has a bushy habit with cane-like stems and is covered with small thorns. It produces clusters of white, five-petaled flowers in late spring to early summer, which are moderately showy and attract pollinators. These flowers give way to the well-known sweet and tart red raspberries, which ripen in summer and are highly valued for their flavor.

American Red Raspberry is appreciated for its edible fruit, which is widely used in culinary applications, and for its wildlife value, as it provides food for birds and mammals. It is often cultivated in home gardens and commercial farms for berry production. This plant prefers full sun but can tolerate part shade, and it requires medium water with well-drained soil. It is adaptable to a range of soil types but thrives in rich, loamy soils. While generally easy to maintain, it can be susceptible to fungal diseases such as raspberry leaf spot and root rot. Pruning is essential to manage its spread and to promote healthy fruiting. It can become invasive if not managed properly in a garden setting.CC BY-SA 4.0

Plant Description

  • Plant Type: Shrub
  • Height: 3-6 feet
  • Width: 6-12 feet
  • Growth Rate: Rapid
  • Flower Color: N/A
  • Flowering Season: Spring, Summer
  • Leaf Retention: Deciduous

Growth Requirements

  • Sun: Full Sun, Part Shade
  • Water: Medium
  • Drainage: Fast, Medium, Slow

Common Uses

Bee Garden, Bird Garden, Border Plant, Butterfly Garden, Deer Resistant, Edible*Disclaimer: Easyscape's listed plant edibility is for informational use. Always verify the safety and proper identification of any plant before consumption., Groundcover, Hummingbird Garden

Natural Habitat

Open woodlands, forest edges, and clearings

Other Names

Common Names: Common Red Raspberry , Grayleaf Raspberry , American Red Raspberry , North American Red Raspberry , Grey-Leaved Raspberry , Framboisier Sauvage

Scientific Names: Rubus strigosus , Rubus idaeus var. strigosus , Rubus idaeus subsp. strigosus , Rubus ×neglectus , Rubus idaeus var. canadensis , Rubus arizonicus , Rubus idaeus var. gracilipes , Rubus idaeus var. eucyclus , Rubus idaeus var. peramoenus , Rubus strigosus var. arizonicus

GBIF Accepted Name: Rubus idaeus subsp. strigosus (Michx.) Focke